Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in St. Charles, MO

...range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math, English, Literature, and Essay Writing. My favorite subject to tutor would be Math. I love seeing students have that "aha!" moment when a math problem finally makes sense. I also have experience with ACT Test Preparation. I have a love for learning, and I try to instill this passion in all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis, reading, being crafty,...

...without pay earlier in my college career at an organization called UrbanFuture that helps underprivileged students after school to increase their skills in mathematics, reading, and other academic subjects. Ultimately, the middle school program is geared toward preparing the students for the nationally standardized MAP tests. During my 2 years with UrbanFuture, I was able to develop different teaching methods and styles dependent on the student I was teaching. Everyone has their own special way...

...my final year at Saint Louis University finishing my Bachelor of Arts majoring in Spanish and International Studies with a focus in translation and international business. I’ve lived, studied, and worked in Ecuador on and off since 2012 with stints that include an internship at a Fair Trade cooperative, volunteering on organic livestock and produce farms, and teaching and tutoring rural students. In my free time, I enjoy creative writing, reading historical fiction, riding my...

...all my students in experiences that connect them to life and make learning fun. Last Summer, while working at Kids Science Labs, a science camp for ages 3-12, we explored all types of science concepts-from rockets to the environment to our bodies-using hands-on experiments. These camps taught the kids so much, but felt nothing like school. It was fun not only for them, but for me as well! I have taken this fun experience and...

...in the classroom happened when working individually with students, and I'm looking forward to continuing to help students learn and grow. I am most passionate about English and reading; however, I am willing and able to tutor in math and science. I am a firm believer in education of the whole child. While a correct answer is always great, learning critical thinking skills is even better. In my spare time, I exercise, read the news,...

...Edwardsville with a Bachelor's of Science in Community Health Education and a minor in Psychology. I am currently pursuing my Occupational Therapy doctoral degree at Washington University in St. Louis. I previously tutored English during my senior year of high school and informally assisted with test preparation. I feel comfortable tutoring GRE, ACT and ISEE test preparation, as well as Chemistry and World History. My favorite subject to tutor is standardized test preparation because I...

...the third year to teach 3-5 grade math and art. After that, I moved back home to St. Louis where I spent the latest chapter of my career working for McGraw-Hill, a premier worldwide provider of educational products and services that shape learning in the digital age. English is my area of expertise. I am an outstanding writer with a thorough command of English grammar, usage, vocabulary, and style. (I recently helped my mom write...

...to expand knowledge of current best practices through professional development In the course of my work, I have worked closely with other staff to improve learning opportunities and have also implemented positive changes in my own classroom to better serve my students. Additionally, I have a calm and caring demeanor with my students which is beneficial for all grades. I would love an opportunity to contribute to your child's goals in ensuring student learning and...

...department as a teaching assistant, working with students in the laboratory and the classroom to improve both practical and conceptual knowledge of the course material. It is important for me to find every individual student's learning habits and specific set of strengths and weaknesses to better mold my lessons and advice. I am a current applicant for the medical school class beginning in the fall of 2015, and I am also a life-long soccer player....

...teacher in Idaho and Illinois. I have been a 4th Grade and 2nd Grade teacher where my focus was on my student's success and building individual connections with each student to help me better understand how and why they learn. During my time as an educator, I have increased students reading scores in fluency and comprehension by 38% - 76%. Teaching is an artform that gives me the opportunity to facilitate student discovery, challenge their...